History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c21.s4.t10.2
History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c21.s4.t10.2
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Manu mentioned ears and nose amongst the parts of the body on which punishments were to be executed. Cutting of the nose was the usual punishment for adultery. This gave ample opportunity to the ancient Indian surgeons for operation of otoplasty (repair of the ear lob) and rhinoplasty.